On the 10th of April in the Eliteserien match, Rosenborg, playing at home emerged winners against Viking FK with a well-deserved 1-0 score.

The only goal of the game was scored in the second half, just under 57 minutes in, providing Rosenborg with the essential goal to take control of the game. Evidently, the away team, Viking FK, was unable to retaliate despite having as many corner kick opportunities as their opponents.

This game was a clear demonstration of the aggressive playstyle from both teams as reflected in the number of yellow cards issued. A total of eight yellow cards were given out, with each team having four. What affected the game more was the red card given to Viking FK, leaving them one man short for presumably a significant part of the game. This absence may have critically contributed to Viking’s inability to recover from the second half goal.

An analysis of the fouls shows that the home team, Rosenborg, committed more fouls (6) than Viking FK (4), perhaps dictating the aggressive playstyle this team adopted during this match. Despite committing more fouls, Rosenborg managed to maintain a satisfactory defence which is seen from the fact that Viking FK did not score any goals. This indicates that Rosenborg's defence line was not severely compromised by their aggressive play, instead, their discipline and cohesion in defence seemed to pay off.

Rosenborg's strategy might also have leaned towards an effective ball retention approach as suggested by the low number of offsides (1). It cannot be discounted that retaining possession could have deprived Viking FK of more scoring chances and further supported the Rosenborg's defensive solidity.

Both teams demonstrated equal opportunities in attack as indicated by the equal number of corner kicks (5). However, Rosenborg’s effectiveness in utilising their opportunities led them to victory.

To conclude, the match was balanced in terms of opportunities, but Rosenborg successfully capitalised on theirs. Their aggressive yet disciplined playstyle coupled with a strategic ball retention approach appeared to be the winning formula for them. Conversely, a red card and missed chances on corner kicks significantly affected Viking FK’s performance.

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